Hong Kong markets have continued to operate resiliently, due in large part to the emphasis HKEX places on risk management, says Group Risk Officer John Killian.
In the past 20 years Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has built a reputation as one of the world’s most stable and resilient financial market operators.
Strong risk management capabilities have been central to building that reputation, and whilst some of that success can be attributed to the unique structural characteristics of the market itself, HKEX has become innovative and nimble in adapting to the changing face of risk.
Managing risk at a time of change
This month is the 20th anniversary of our own stock market listing, and it comes in a year of remarkable disruption and change around the globe. Geopolitical uncertainties and a world-wide pandemic have created unprecedented challenges.
However, HKEX’s markets throughout have continued to operate with resiliency. Our trading, clearing and risk management systems have remained fully functional amid heightened volumes and volatility, offering efficiency, reliability, and transparency to the market.
Market safety mechanisms, such as our…
